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How to Catch a Thief with a Square Knot

Can you spot the difference between these two knots? A Thief’s Knot is a simple variation on a square knot… View Article

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The Top 10 Knots You Need to Know: Alpine Butterfly

The Alpine Butterfly is perfect for creating a loop in a line and is often used in rappelling to clip… View Article

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Let’s Get Knotty with Our Brand New eBook!

Knot tying is a perishable skill-set that requires practice and patience! Now you can keep your knotty skills sharp with… View Article

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Strike a Cord with the New Micro Cord and Micro Cord Dispenser

Micro Cord is a high-tech braided cord that’s small, incredibly strong and lightweight. It’s the perfect solution for retaining or… View Article

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How to Tie a Heaving Line for a DIY Knot Board Display

A Heaving Line is perfect for weighting the end of a throwing line. It’s also faster to tie and lighter… View Article

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How to Tie the Carrick Bend and Lanyard Knot for a DIY Knot Board Display

Continuing our DIY Knot Board Display, today Bryan showcases how to tie the Carrick Bend and how to add to… View Article

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How to Tie the Figure Eight On a Bight for a DIY Knot Board Display

The Figure Eight knot is a favorite of climbers everywhere. This week we’re demonstrating both the Figure Eight on a… View Article

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Rope Terminology for the DIY Knot Board Display

Knowing the correct terminology for tying knots can help you better understand how to tie them or explain the process… View Article

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How to Tie the Monkey’s Fist for a DIY Knot Board Display

The Monkey’s Fist can be used to finish off decorative knot work, or make keychains, but we tend to favor… View Article

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Rope DOPE – Gear Tasting Radio 93

We’re all about rope this week on Gear Tasting Radio. We discuss everything from the construction of different ropes, to… View Article

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